"Well, yes, I have happened to see him. Usually on the opposite end of the ship from you. Or you from him. And you know, I have been wondering, miss Swann, since your being oh so much in love and all had a hand in getting me killed not that long ago, what has since happened. You see, I kind of feel responsible for your well-being now, after all we went through together at Isla de Muerta, you and Will and I. And Jack, of course."

And no snake ever dripped more poison from its fangs than he does from his lips in that comment.

"Not to mention, I won't let you two become a liability for my crew or this expedition."